How to PROTECT your mobile app from getting HACKED: Tips from an ethical hacker

Adam shares his darkest secrets as an ethical hacker and delves into crucial lessons every indie app developer needs to know to protect their mobile apps from hackers. Discover the hidden vulnerabilities, learn how to safeguard your app, and understand the hacker mindset to stay one step ahead
What You’ll Learn:
- The rise of hacking attempts on indie apps and how to identify vulnerabilities.
- How ethical hacking can help you secure your app and prevent breaches.
- The importance of platforms like HackerOne and BugCrowd in improving app security.
- Practical tips to protect your app, such as using firewalls like Cloudflare and avoiding common security pitfalls.
- Real-life examples of how hacking can expose weaknesses and the steps to mitigate these risks.
Apps by Adam Lyttle is the personal journey of an indie app developer navigating the challenges of the mobile app industry.
Follow the journey:
Website: ⁠adamlyttleapps.com⁠
Twitter: ⁠x.com/adamlyttleapps⁠
Instagram: ⁠ / adamlyttleapps⁠
TikTok: ⁠ / adamlyttleapps⁠
Substack: ⁠adamlyttleapps.substack.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Hacked the Dutch Government
2:24 - Ethical Hackers
3:22 - Bug Bounty Beggers
4:15 - Black Hat Hackers
5:45 - Pentesting Scenario
6:59 - Brute Force Scenario
8:42 - Best Practices
10:50 - Rewarding Ethical Hackers
11:46 - More Resources
Ehtical Hacker Resouces:
HakLuke
TH-cam: / @hakluke
X: x.com/hakluke
STÖK:
TH-cam: / @stokfredrik
X: x.com/stokfredrik
Bug Bounty Programs:
HackerOne: hackerone.com
BugCrowd: bugcrowd.com

[@halyapin]

Thank Adam. It always interesting to watch your videos

[@FutureJacket]

PS that intro was fire. Entertaining and to the point explaining the video within the first 20s.

[@jaypy.builds]

Great video Adam!
And loved the intro😂
Even it's not iOS topics, very interesting one, thanks for sharing!

[@FutureJacket]

Loved this video mate. Very relevant to the whole rabbit situation too.

[@RahofAboRefaat-mr2mu]

Adam, your insights as an ethical hacker are incredibly valuable! I admire your experience and commitment to securing mobile apps. 🛡 I'm eager to implement your tips! Could you elaborate on the most common security pitfalls indie developers should avoid? I'd love to hear your thoughts. 😊 I know you're busy, but I hope we can connect-I have some questions I'd love to discuss with you. Thanks! 👍

[@AverageCoderOfficial]

interesting, u got a new sub

[@Joe-xx2ri]

nice vid

[@imca_b_5517]

Sir we need practical

[@luckyclems2703]

👍

[@mitchellquinn]

Really useful content, thank you.
An annoying note sorry ... although Apple have done their best to convince the world otherwise, we do already have a word for applications .... it's, um, "application". 😉 Don't let's keep spreading the Apple cool-aide.